21.   His lunch business has steadily declined over the years, and indications were that fewer tourists were coming during September and October, he said.

22.   However, the locks remain unused for days on end as barge traffic has declined over the years.

23.   In a survey last year, three-quarters of nurses said the quality of nursing care where they worked had declined over the last two years.

24.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks declined over worries that profit growth will slow.

25.   Lending has declined over the last year.

26.   Lower prices now Wholesale prices have declined over the last two weeks as fears among energy traders eased about insufficient gas supplies this winter.

27.   McLane has declined over the years to open his books to detail his losses.

28.   New loan rates have steadily declined over the past six years.

29.   One class of shares might have a redemption fee that declines over several years, while another might have an up-front sales charge.

30.   Ozone levels in New York State have generally declined over the last two decades.